When I first ran for Congress in 1992, I campaigned on a pledge to make affordable, quality healthcare a right, not a privilege, for all Americans.

I believe everyone should have healthcare. In all my correspondence - I've been saying for years - it's a right, not a privilege.

The Populist Caucus believes that all Americans should have access to affordable, quality healthcare.

All Americans should have access to quality, affordable health care.

Fair and affordable housing is a basic right for all New Yorkers and all Americans.

When I came to Congress, like our first panel, small business people, 64 percent of the people had health insurance. We'd buy it. Now, we're down to about 34 percent. That's why we have to do something on health care in this country because the cost is killing us.